2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 398 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. 2012 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Berlingo | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |